Crystal Cave

In this first volume of Stewart's Arthurian trilogy, young Merlin has a difficult childhood at the court of the King of Wales. He is trained in magic by a learned wizard and eventually becomes involved in efforts to unite all of Britain. Mythopoetic Fantasy Award, 1971. In The Hollow Hills (Morrow, 1973; Fawcett, 1984, pap.), Merlin brings up young Arthur and helps him search for the magical sword, Caliburn. Mythopoetic Fantasy Award, 1974. The Last Enchantment (Morrow, 1979; Fawcett, 1984, pap.) deals with Arthur's reign and Merlin's death. The Wicked Day (orig. British pub. 1983; Morrow, 1984) is a related work in which Arthur's illegitimate son, Mordred, brings about the prophesied "wicked day," after he is left in charge of the kingdom while Arthur battles the Romans in Brittany. Outstanding Quality.Stewart, Mary is the author of 'Crystal Cave' with ISBN 9780449206447 and ISBN 0449206440.